Choosing the right senior living community is a significant decision that involves various factors, from understanding specific care needs to comparing costs and services. This infographic guides you through the essential steps to find a senior living community that best suits your or your loved one’s needs, highlighting key considerations and practical tips to streamline the process and ensure a choice that offers comfort, appropriate care, and a fulfilling community life.
More than 818,800 Americans currently reside in assisted living communities.¹
Step 1: Understand Your Needs
- Determine care requirements, desired location, and financial capacity.
Step 2: Research Options
- Explore communities through online searches, recommendations, and consultations with senior living advisors.
Step 3: Visit Communities
- Schedule visits to see the facilities firsthand, meet staff, and observe the environment.
Step 4: Assess Community Quality
- Check for proper licensing, read resident reviews, and verify staff qualifications.
Step 5: Compare Costs and Services
- Review detailed breakdowns of costs and included services to ensure they align with needs and budget.
Step 6: Make a Decision
- Evaluate all information and choose the community that best meets the emotional, physical, and financial needs of the resident.
Step 7: Prepare for the Move
- Organize the transition, focusing on both logistical and emotional preparations.
1) A Place for Mom. Assisted Living Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.aplaceformom.com/senior-living-data/articles/assisted-living-statistics